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ARC 984Y

1988 Volkswagen Camper

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,789 mi
Last recorded151,789 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Camper117,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARC 984Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 151,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 150,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 149,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 149,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 149,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2017 149,682 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 149,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 149,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 149,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 149,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 149,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 149,601 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 149,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2012 149,531 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 149,403 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 147,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 147,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 147,367 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2007 146,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 144,961 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper?

Based on 115,919 MOT tests across 7,619 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
1,159
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
7,619
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,226
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,804
Stop lamp not working 3,507
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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ARC 984Y is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 117,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 7,879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARC 984Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARC 984Y registered?

ARC 984Y is a 1988 Volkswagen Camper, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is ARC 984Y safe to buy?

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